Embattled Gonzales resigns as attorney general shocks Washington
Alberto Gonzales resigns as U.S. attorney general effective Sept 17 amid ongoing probes into the Justice Department firings and government surveillance. Bush laments unfair treatment as lawmakers vow to pursue information, while potential successors like Michael Chertoff and Paul Clement surface amid a broader political reckoning.
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Resignations hit Bush administration amid DOJ fallout
The article lists officials resigning from the Bush administration amid the Justice Department firings controversy. Names include Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty, plus White House aides such as Karl Rove and Sara Taylor.
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Reactions Monday to Gonzales resignation noted
Senate leaders and lawmakers react to Alberto Gonzales resigning as attorney general. Harry Reid says Congress must pursue the full story and follow facts to the White House. Mitch McConnell hopes for nonpartisan future picks and notes enduring partisan tension. Charles Schumer faults DOJ credibility, Adam Putnam urges new leadership to empower intelligence and law enforcement against terrorism.
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Interim AG tied to Bush era legal stance
Acting U S attorney general Paul D. Clement likely follows Gonzales and Ashcroft in waging war on terrorists, defending executive policies and case statutes even at the expense of due process. He stresses marshaling the best argument to defend the policy and statute.
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